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Prime minister project: Alec H

Haiku about Prime Ministers

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

PRIME MINISTER PROJECT

Alec Hendrickson

JOHN DIEFENBAKER

1957-1963

CANADIAN BILL OF RIGHTS

Domestic policy #1

Introduced in 1960 to protect a humans fundamental rights

This was positive because Canada finally gained civil liberties that were protected by law

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CANCELLED AVRO ARROW

Domestic policy #2
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Was cancelled in 1959 because it would be a drain on the taxpayers

This was negative because Canada lost their opportunity to establish a world class space and aeronautics industry in Canada

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SIGNED NORAD AGREEMENT WITH THE US

Foreign policy #1
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This was a positive because it would give Canada extra protection from the Soviet Union.

OPPOSING APARTHEID IN SOUTH AFRICA

Foreign policy #2
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This was positive because Canada defended black Africans rights from the unfair laws of apartheid.

LESTER PEARSON

1963-1968

INTRODUCED THE MAPLE LEAFT FLAG

Domestic policy #1

This was positive because the new maple leaf flag showed individualism as a country.

ESTABLISHED CANADIAN PENSION PLAN

Domestic policy #2
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This was a positive because it showed that the government cared about its citizens by providing for them after retirement.

PROPOSED MULTINATIONAL PEACEKEEPING FORCE FOR THE SUEZ CRISIS

Foreign policy #1
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This was a positive because it brought peace to the hostilities in the Suez area and would contribute to Canada's reputation as a peace-loving country.

Attended first conference of the UN

Foreign Policy #2

This was a positive because it showed that he was a important person in the world.

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Pierre Trudeau

1968-1984
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Decriminalized homosexuality

Domestic policy #1
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This was a positive because it led towards equal rights towards all people

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Appointed first woman Governor General

Domestic Policy #2
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This was a positive because it was a step towards women in politics.

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Negotiated reductions of nuclear weapons

Foreign Policy #1

This was a positive because it decreased tensions in the cold war and helped prevent nuclear war.

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National defense budget was cut by 20%

Foreign policy #2
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This was a positive because the government would be able to use tax money towards improving Canada than having them used to maintain military.

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Top 2 policies

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Canadian Bill of Rights

Because it was the staple of laws and liberties for Canada
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Canadian Pension Plan

Because it continues to help Canadian seniors today